The Lesson Peter Never Forgot

It was the miracle of the cock crowing at that exact moment that reminded Peter of God's Word; but the cock crow also signaled that a new day was dawning, for after all, that is what the rooster's call means each day.

Peter had a new day, a new beginning of hope because he was remembering and trusting in what Jesus had said. It was a new day for Peter as he repented and wept bitterly.

God has promised that 'a broken and a contrite heart” He will never turn away (Ps. 51:17). Help was on the way; God's plan was unfolding.

Peter first received a special message from the angel on Resurrection morning which encouraged Peter (Mark 16:7), later that day Jesus Himself appeared to Peter and renewed his fellowship with Peter (Luke 24:34). And then on the shores of Galilee where Jesus had first called Peter, He returns to restore Peter's call and to re-commission him for ministry (John 21).

It is there in John 21 at Peter's last scene with Christ in the Gospels, we find one of the greatest messages we could hear. Let's see that moment as we turn now to John 21 and read the first three verses.